Streets are salted, plows are set, grocery store shelves have been (mostly) emptied. New York City and the surrounding areas are ready to deal with what may be the biggest snow storm in years. States of emergency declared for New York and New Jersey on Friday,

New York City is gearing up for a significant snowstorm this weekend. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect.

Plenty of New York City mayors have faced blowback over their handling of blizzards. In several appearances this week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has sought to show he is prepared.

What to Know A foot or more of snow could blanket the NYC area this weekend, as much of the U.S. is bracing for a massive winter storm. Parts of the region, like Poughkeepsie, could see 18+ inches. It appears the storm will arrive Sunday morning and will lead to hours of snowfall.

A blast of Arctic air is moving across the eastern U.S. this weekend, bringing dangerously cold temperatures and a winter storm to New York.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced new travel restrictions and deployed National Guard members as New York braces for a massive winter storm expected to dump at least a foot of snow across most of the state through Monday afternoon.

Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are allowing users to bet on how much snow will fall in New York City this weekend.

Western New Yorkers are digging out again — but NOCO says there’s one overlooked winter task that can put your family at serious risk if you skip it.